{"id":9771,"date":"2015-10-15T09:20:11","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T13:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=9771"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:41:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:41:35","slug":"things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Lower Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Best known for being home to Wall Street, there are lots of exciting and interesting things to do in Lower Manhattan. The area offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and is steeped in fascinating American history. Here are our top tips for <b>laces to go and things to see!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Lower-Manhattan.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Lower-Manhattan-600x299.png\" alt=\"Things to do in Lower Manhattan\" width=\"600\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Lower-Manhattan-600x299.png 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Lower-Manhattan.png 947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Wall_Street\" title=\"Wall Street\">Wall Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Museums\" title=\"Museums\">Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Battery_Park\" title=\"Battery Park\">Battery Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Statue_of_Liberty_Ellis_Island\" title=\"Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island\">Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#911_Memorial_Museum\" title=\"9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum\">9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Freedom_Tower\" title=\"Freedom Tower\">Freedom Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Century_21\" title=\"Century 21\">Century 21<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Stone_Street\" title=\"Stone Street\">Stone Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#The_Fraunces_Tavern\" title=\"The Fraunces Tavern\">The Fraunces Tavern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Things_to_do_in_Lower_Manhattan_NYC\" title=\"FAQ &#8211; Things to do in Lower Manhattan, NYC\">FAQ &#8211; Things to do in Lower Manhattan, NYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#How_do_I_get_to_Lower_Manhattan\" title=\"How do I get to Lower Manhattan?\">How do I get to Lower Manhattan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Is_Lower_Manhattan_walkable\" title=\"Is Lower Manhattan walkable?\">Is Lower Manhattan walkable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lower-manhattan\/#Do_I_need_to_reserve_museum_tickets_in_advance\" title=\"Do I need to reserve museum tickets in advance?\">Do I need to reserve museum tickets in advance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Street\"><\/span>Wall Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Instantly recognisable from dozens of movies, Wall Street is, of course, home to the New York Stock Exchange. Pre-9\/11, you could take a tour of the buzzing trading floor but sadly, these days tourists aren\u2019t allowed inside. However, you can get a selfie in front of the iconic fa\u00e7ade, before heading to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moaf.org\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museum of American Finance<\/a>. Located in the old Bank of New York building, this museum tells you everything you need to know about the dollar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums\"><\/span>Museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for some interesting things to do in Lower Manhattan then this corner of New York has a whole host of niche museums and exhibitions!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20673\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in NYC, with a tall skyscraper behind it.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0037.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restored Custom House became the home of the National Museum of the American Indian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Architecture and history buffs alike won\u2019t want to miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscraper.org\/\">Skyscraper Museum<\/a> where you can learn about the forces and individuals that shaped the city\u2019s spectacular skyline. Get a real insight into New York\u2019s Jewish roots at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mjhnyc.org\/\">Museum of Jewish Heritage. <\/a>You can also explore a fascinating snapshot of American Indian history at one of the free Smithsonian museums, the <a href=\"https:\/\/americanindian.si.edu\/\">National Museum of the American Indian.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Park\"><\/span>Battery Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No matter which New York neighbourhood you find yourself in, you won\u2019t be far from an urban oasis. In Lower Manhattan, that greenery is the revamped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/battery-park-zelda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Battery Park<\/a>. A 25-acre public park, Battery Park is dotted with statues and memorials, including the American Merchant Mariners&#8217; Memorial. Overlooking New York Harbour and Lady Liberty herself, this is the perfect spot to spend a few hours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20694\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0016.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people chatting and walking through Battery Park.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0016.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0016-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0016-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0016-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From bike paths, breath taking views, to history, Battery Park has it all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statue_of_Liberty_Ellis_Island\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"192\">Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No visit to Lower Manhattan is complete without seeing the <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"192\">Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"227\">9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum<\/strong>. Ferries to Liberty Island depart from Battery Park, offering stunning views of New York Harbor before you arrive at America\u2019s most iconic symbol of freedom. On neighboring Ellis Island, you can walk through the historic Immigration Museum, where millions of people once began their American journey.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23190\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-23190 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"The Statue of Liberty rises above Liberty Island, with surrounding water and the hazy New York City skyline in the background.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0112-Hi-Res.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Statue of Liberty rises above Liberty Island, in front of the iconic New York City skyline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"911_Memorial_Museum\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"578\">9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A short walk away, the <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"578\">9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum<\/strong> provides a moving tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, with twin reflecting pools and deeply impactful exhibits that make it one of the city\u2019s most unforgettable sites.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Water pours into a square void at the 9\/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, bordered by trees and tall modern buildings.\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-911-Tour-with-Museum-0288-Cover-Options.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freedom_Tower\"><\/span>Freedom Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lower Manhattan\u2019s newest and biggest sight is 1WTC, or the Freedom Tower. This glistening skyscraper is now home to the much-loved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/one-world-trade-center-observation-deck\">One World Trade Center<\/a>. Head to the observation deck of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneworldobservatory.com\/\"> One World Observatory<\/a> on the 102<sup>nd<\/sup> floor for what is arguably the best view of New York City, and notably the tallest tower in the USA.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9694\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/One-World-Trade-Center-Observation-Deck-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Tall modern skyscrapers with reflective glass, a curved glass atrium in front, and clear blue sky suggest One World Trade Center.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/One-World-Trade-Center-Observation-Deck-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/One-World-Trade-Center-Observation-Deck.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The One World Trade centre is an iconic symbol on the skyline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Century_21\"><\/span>Century 21<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lower Manhattan retail mecca, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.new-york-city-travel-tips.com\/century-21-best-shopping-tip-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Century 21<\/a> on Cortlandt Street is a fashion landmark. Loved by both visitors and locals, you can easily spend hours looking through the racks. There is often up to 70% off the retail price, so you can really bag some designer bargains. Top tip: Our advice is to avoid it on Saturdays as it gets super busy and can prove to be a more stressful experience than retail therapy!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stone_Street\"><\/span>Stone Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dating back to <strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"294\">1658<\/strong>, making it one of the earliest paved streets in New Amsterdam (later New York). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonestreetnyc.com\/news\/exploring-stone-street-nyc-a-historic-hub-of-dining-and-culture\">Stone Street<\/a> is the place to go for bars, cafes or just a stroll along the cobblestone. For tasty margaritas try Mexican restaurant Mad Dog &amp; Beans. Harry\u2019s Caf\u00e9 and Steak is also a crowd pleaser, whether you fancy a steak dinner or just a glass of wine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23183\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-23183 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stone-Street-la-calle-escondida-de-Wall-Street-600x444.jpg\" alt=\"Empty wooden tables and chairs sit on a cobblestone street in Lower Manhattan, with string lights glowing above restaurant patios.\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stone-Street-la-calle-escondida-de-Wall-Street-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stone-Street-la-calle-escondida-de-Wall-Street-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stone-Street-la-calle-escondida-de-Wall-Street-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stone-Street-la-calle-escondida-de-Wall-Street.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stroll down the cobbles of Stone Street, and call in at one of the bars or restaurants. Photo Credit: Angie Castells<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fraunces_Tavern\"><\/span>The Fraunces Tavern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nestled among the whopper skyscrapers is one of Manhattan\u2019s oldest buildings. A landmark where John Adams and George Washington once frequented, the Fraunces Tavern on Pearl Street is a museum and restaurant rolled into one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8206\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Fraunces-Tavern-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"A bust of George Washington sits on a dresser beside blue and white dishes, with a mural of New York\u2019s Revolutionary era.\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clinton Room in Fraunces Tavern Museum, where Washington dined. Photo: Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"122\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Things_to_do_in_Lower_Manhattan_NYC\"><\/span>FAQ &#8211; Things to do in Lower Manhattan, NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"657\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Lower_Manhattan\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"471\">How do I get to Lower Manhattan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"657\">The area is easily reached by subway. Major stops include <strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"549\">Fulton Street<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"568\">Bowling Green<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"596\">World Trade Center<\/strong>. Ferries from Staten Island and Brooklyn also dock nearby.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Lower_Manhattan_walkable\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"694\">Is Lower Manhattan walkable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"886\">Yes. Many key attractions are within short walking distance of each other. The area is very pedestrian-friendly, especially around Battery Park, Wall Street, and the Seaport District.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"886\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Several people walk on a stone terrace as one points at New York City\u2019s skyline; another stands alone gazing toward Manhattan.\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0177-Cover-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_reserve_museum_tickets_in_advance\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"132\">Do I need to reserve museum tickets in advance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"501\">Yes, it\u2019s highly recommended to book tickets in advance for popular museums. Not only will this guarantee your entry, but it can also help you skip long lines\u2014especially during weekends and peak tourist seasons.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23186\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Walks-20190716-New-York-Statue-of-Liberty-Tour-0131-Hi-Res-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Four friends stand by the waterfront in Lower Manhattan. 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